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AV12 RPU

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 89,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,380 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 77,371 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,777 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,876 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AV12 RPU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 RPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 RPU registered?

AV12 RPU is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AV12 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 RPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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